by Sportguynj1 » Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:33 am
Hi Guys,
I watched "American Idol" and I saw this episode when the remaining contestants sang - or should I say attempted to sing - "California Dreamin'". There was no harmony at all and I think that 's the problem with "American Idol" and these other reality singing shows - most of these so-called "singers" can't sing harmony at all - and isn't that a key component to being a good singer? I agree with everyone else who left a comment - outside of the Wilson Phillips tribute album (Carnie, Wendy and Chynna have the right to sing their parent's songs and they did those songs justice because those girls can SING!) - I feel that the Mamas and Papas catalogue of songs should be left alone. No one can re-create the harmony that John, Michelle, Cass and Denny achieved. There are just certain songs in the Great American Songbook that should be left alone - "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday"are two of them.
Cheers,
Rob